After a major event, like the attempt on former President Trump’s life, the public may spread rumors and theories as a part of what is called “collective sensemaking.” After June 13th’s events, online rumors accused the attempt of being staged, while others insisted that the Secret Service was somehow at fault. This reaction is actually somewhat normal, as everyone is trying to make sense of the major event that has happened. “It’s important not to scold each other for sharing rumors, but rather help each other understand the social dynamics and contexts of how and why rumors emerge,” researchers wrote in The Conversation. (Study Finds)
Phone Topic: Have you ever read online rumors after a major event?